Material Flow Specialist
Faith Technologies•Pittsboro, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Material Flow Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of materials within our manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for analyzing material flow processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to optimize inventory control, logistics, and overall supply chain efficiency. The specialist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and procurement, to support Excellerate launches and sustain ongoing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in material flow, logistics, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assess current material handling processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline material flow, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to design optimal layouts for material storage and movement.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure alignment with production schedules and minimize stockouts or overstock situations.
- Coordinate with procurement and materials teams to manage material replenishment and storage solutions.
- Utilize ERP/WMS systems to track inventory movements and maintain accurate records.
- Work closely with product development and procurement teams to plan material requirements for new OEM product launches.
- Work with engineering and operations to develop layout updates, workstation configurations, and internal logistics pathways to optimize space and movement.
- Participate in cross-departmental meetings to align material flow strategies with overall business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives to implement best practices in material handling.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions.
- Provide training and support to team members on new processes and systems.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Benefits
- competitive, merit-based compensation
- career path development
- a flexible and robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
